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Troost Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 345 students

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2 stars

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Posted January 29, 2013

Unfortunately this is a school that is set up for failure. I have 3 children going to this school and have had numerous of problems from other students and staff. I have had multipal meetings asking to have my children moved to another safe classroom setting where they might have a slight chance of learning and were denied. They are understaffed and over populated. There is no hope or help at this school location and as a parent the expectations I have for my children were let down on EVERY aspect. The school is unsafe and somebody needs to go in and do a investigation on the staff and administration and school curriculum. My 1st grader came home with a paper from his teacher that was list of all the "bad" kids on it with the stuff they do and say and was filled with cuss words. To give a child this paper that is marked with cuss words in no envelope is so unacceptable unprofessional and inappropriate. And is there some student teacher confidentiality? This was a sheet of paper with all the different "bad" students as she stated on it. This school should be shut down. They are in violation of so many rules. They get no stars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2009

The staff is great with the kids one of those school you have to go to see the progress
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2008

My child is in Kindergarten and has shown demonstrable growth in her verbal and writing skills. Her teacher and the administration clearly care about her and all the pupils at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
11%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
15%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
11%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
11%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
11%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students14%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black15%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch14%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students16%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black17%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch16%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students18%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black18%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students18%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black18%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students21%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black21%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch16%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students26%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black26%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students11%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black11%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch7%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 97% 18%
White 2% 76%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 69%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1215 East 59th St
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: (816) 418-1700

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